Chapter: Shifting Desires“He is the best tutor I could find for you. And the only one I trust not to lay a hand on you. I need to know you’ll be able to have sessions with him while I’m not present. As much as I enjoy watching you figure things out… I have a pack to run. And I still need to track down Trey and Cassandra.”Her frown softened slightly. “Not everyone is out to hurt you, Lara… he asked why I was bound.”“I know. I heard.”“Is that… okay? I mean, what I told him? Should I… have told him more?”“You didn’t lie.” I offer her a small smile. “But it might be worth having a pack meeting to tell everyone. If you shift, Lara… and I’m not around…” I trail off, staring into her blue eyes. I could see the fear there fear of people knowing, and even more, fear of their reaction.“I…I won’t shift.”“Unfortunately, you can’t guarantee that. Devon said there are a lot of similarities. The first time will probably catch you off guard. It always does. Honestly… I thought you might have shifted when you saw Vero
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Chapter: Lessons in DeceptionStopping in front of the house, I couldn’t help but notice how different it looked compared to the others. Not exactly ruined… just imperfect. Like it had been forgotten. Thick vines curled around the walls and windows, creeping through cracks, while weeds stood tall along the broken path leading to the door.Alpha Kael knocked once then pushed the door open without waiting.His hand tightened around mine as he led me inside, a silent reassurance.“Ah, Kael.”A man about his age stepped out from another room, immediately knocking over a stack of books that crashed loudly to the floor.His dark hair was tied into a loose bun, deep green eyes sharp as they landed on me.“You must be Lara. Right on time.” He smiled, holding out his hand. “I’m Kaelen. Your tutor.”His gaze flicked briefly to the bright orange earbuds in my ears.“Ah… I remember those.”He’s safe. Alpha Kael’s voice echoed in my mind.I hesitated before placing my hand in his. He shook it a little too enthusiastically.“T
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Chapter: Jealousy’s Fang“I would like to meet her.”Veronica’s tone shifts instantly lighter, almost amused. Like she’s found something entertaining.She’s up to something, Aero growls.“No.” My voice is firm. Final.Veronica smiles faintly. “You can’t hide her forever, Kael. I told you… I’m home now.” She steps closer, her voice softening. “It’s time you stopped running and finally built something real.”I stare at her. Unmoved.“Do you have a job?”“I do,” she replies casually. “Nothing major. Just a personal assistant in the city.”She reaches into her pocket and pulls out the card I gave her years ago.“Here. I won’t be needing this anymore.”I don’t take it.“What are you playing at, Veronica?”“No game.” She raises her hands slightly. “I’m done wandering. I want a pack. A home. You know wolves don’t function alone.”Liar, Aero snaps.I agree. Veronica was never the type to settle. Not for anything. Not for anyone.“Then why show up at the hospital first?” I ask coldly. “Why not come straight here? Unle
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Chapter: His Rejected Bride Is BackLara“Stop!” Alpha Kael snaps, his crimson eyes locked on Devon even though he’s addressing me.“Don’t you want justice?” Devon asks, looking straight at me. “For everything they did to you?”“That’s enough.” Alpha Kael’s voice drops dangerously. “Not another word. Lara has made herself clear.”“I’m just saying… the pack is hers. She can claim it and take her rightful place as Alpha of the Lycans.”“And I’m telling you to stop talking. Right now. You answer questions. You do not push your ideas on her. Do I make myself clear?”Devon’s brow creases, but he obeys, lips pressing together.Except for his eyes, he looked like my father… or at least what I could remember. It was hard to recall anything except that one image the one that haunted me. Blood dripping down my father’s face as I was dragged away.“You said they all knew,” Alpha Kael says, stepping closer to Devon. His presence alone is intimidating. “How?”“My spy told me.”“Your spy?”“You could have asked him yourself… if you
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Chapter: Burning TiesA strange, woody scent filled the shower, sharp and almost earthy. “LARA?” My hands shot up to my ears. Why was he shouting at me?“LARA!” Alpha Kael’s voice rang in my head, relentless. My ears throbbed from the mental strain. Finally, he turned off the water, grabbing towels and wrapping one around himself first. His frown wasn’t aimed at me, thankfully I was just grateful for the sudden silence.He returned to the bedroom and sat on the edge of the bed. I watched him move to the closet, pull out clean clothes, and dress quickly.Motioning for me to stay put, he hurried out, returning a few minutes later. Without speaking, he gestured for me to follow.Alpha Kael led me to his office, where Raven was waiting. The same woody scent lingered, now mixed with something else something personal, intimate.“Why… why is no one talking?” I whispered. My voice felt loud in the otherwise silent room. Alpha Kael and Raven were communicating through their mind link, and I could see Raven’s head
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Chapter: Crimson BondI headed to the kitchen, hoping for something to eat, only to find Raven already there, shoving food into her mouth like she hadn’t eaten in days.“Are you ever not eating?” I snapped.She shrugged. “And something tells me something’s clearly pissed you off.”I slammed a mug down on the counter a little too hard the handle snapped clean off. Raven stood, jotting ‘Mugs’ on the shopping list. “We won’t have any left at this rate,” she muttered, then plopped back down. “So, what’s happened now?”I told her.Her dark eyes studied me. “You told Lara she’s your mate?”“What else was I supposed to say, Raven?!”“Woah… okay. I take it that didn’t go the way you hoped.”“Do you see her?” I snapped, gesturing vaguely.She wiped a crumb from her bottom lip. “I’d be mad too.”“Thanks for the support, Raven.”“I’m just saying… not everyone is like Maya, Selene, or Aria…”“That’s enough, Raven!”She shook her head, taking another bite of her sandwich. “Sometimes I wonder if you actually know anythi
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